Customer Responsibilities; General Recommendations - Craftsman C944.411363 Instruction Manual

PRUNING
_WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branches are higher than your shoul-
der. Get a professional to do the job.
• Make your first cut 1/3 of the way
through the bottom of the limb. This
cut will make the limb sag so that it
falls easily on the second cut.
• Next make a second cut an overcut
all the way through the limb,
• Finish the pruning operation by using
an overcut so that the stump of the
limb protrudes 1 to 2 inches from the
trunk of the tree.
Second cut
3rd cut 1 to2 in.
from trunk of tree
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
_WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance
except for carburetor adjustments.
Fill in dates as you complete Befon After Ever Every Service
regular service Use Use 5hrs 25hrs. Yearly Dates
Check for damaged/worn parts _,
Check for loose fasteners/parts _'
Check chain tension ._"
Check chain sharpness -_
Check guide bar _'
Check fuel mixture level -_"
Check guide bar and chain oil _'
Inspect and clean unit & decals ._"
Check chain brake ._"
Clean guide bar groove ._"
Clean air filter ._"
Clean/inspect mumer and spark _,
arresting screen
Replace spark plug and fuel filter _'
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cov-
er items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To re-
ceive full value from the warranty, the
operator must maintain unit as instruct-
ed in this manual. Various adjustments
will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.
• Once a year, replace the spark plug.
air filter element, and check guide bar
and chain for wear. A new spark plug
and air filter element assures proper
air-fuel mixture and helps your engine
run better and last longer.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact Sears Service Centre for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
NOTE: It is normal for a small amount
of oil to appear under the saw after en-
gine stops. Do not confuse this with a
leaking oil tank.
• ON/STOP Switch - Ensure ON/STOP
switch functions properly by moving
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